81 FR 35657 - Airworthiness Directives; Ameri-King Corporation Emergency Locator Transmitters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 107 (June 3, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 107 (June 3, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-12852 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 107 (Friday, June 3, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 35657-35661] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-12852] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6673; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-092-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Ameri-King Corporation Emergency Locator Transmitters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Ameri-King Corporation emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) as installed on various aircraft. This proposed AD was prompted by multiple reports of ELT failure. This proposed AD was also prompted by a report of noncompliance to quality standards and manufacturer processes related to Ameri-King Corporation ELTs. Failure to adhere to these standards and processes could result in ELTs that do not function. This proposed AD would require repetitive [[Page 35658]] inspections of the ELT for discrepancies; repetitive checks, tests, and verifications, as applicable, to ensure that the ELT is functioning; and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD also allows for optional replacement of affected ELTs and, for aircraft on which an ELT is not required by operating regulations, optional removal of affected ELTs. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct nonfunctioning ELTs, which could delay or impede the rescue of the flightcrew and passengers after an emergency landing. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 18, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Ameri-King Corporation, 17881 Sampson Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92648; telephone: 714-842-8555; fax: 714-842-4235; Internet: http://ameri-king.com; email: [email protected]. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 6673; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gilbert Ceballos, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5372; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-6673; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-092-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We received multiple reports of ELT failure (73 reported ELT failures). We also received a report of noncompliance to quality standards and manufacturer processes related to Ameri-King Corporation ELTs. Failure to adhere to these standards and processes could result in ELTs that do not function. ELT failure, if not corrected, could delay or impede the rescue of the flightcrew and passengers after an emergency landing. Emergency Cease and Desist Order Issued to Ameri-King Corporation We have determined that Ameri-King Corporation manufactured, sold, or distributed parts and articles that do not conform to an approved design but were represented as FAA-approved for installation on FAA type-certificated aircraft. Investigation of the production issues identified that Ameri-King Corporation violated multiple FAA regulations and falsified documents used to show compliance with FAA regulations. Therefore, we issued an emergency cease and desist order, dated December 28, 2015, to Ameri-King Corporation that terminates their technical standard order authorization (TSOA) and parts manufacturer approval (PMA). The FAA's emergency cease and desist order requires Ameri-King Corporation to immediately cease and desist manufacturing, selling, and distributing any articles for installation on FAA type-certificated aircraft, which would include advertising, repairing, rebuilding, and altering any articles intended for installation on type certificated products. Any parts and articles produced by Ameri-King Corporation before December 28, 2015, may not conform to an approved design. Any parts and articles produced by Ameri-King Corporation on or after that date were produced without an FAA production approval and contrary to the FAA's emergency cease and desist order. We might consider additional rulemaking to address other parts and articles that were produced by Ameri-King Corporation with falsified testing records and without complying with its FAA-mandated quality assurance procedures; such non-compliant parts and articles could result in an unacceptable hazard to aviation safety. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Ameri-King Corporation Document IM-450, ``INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL,'' Revision A, dated October 18, 1995; and Ameri- King Corporation Document IM-451, ``INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL,'' Revision NC-4.1h, dated July 5, 2014. The service information describes procedures for inspections of the ELT for discrepancies; checks, tests, and verifications to ensure the ELT is functioning; and corrective actions. Corrective actions include replacing affected parts. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously, except as discussed under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the Service Information.'' Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information Ameri-King Corporation Document IM-450, ``INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL,'' Revision A, dated October 18, 1995; and Ameri-King [[Page 35659]] Corporation Document IM-451, ``INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL,'' Revision NC-4.1h, dated July 5, 2014; specify accomplishing certain inspections of the ELT but do not specify corrective actions for any finding of the following discrepancies: Unsecured fastener or mechanical assembly, cuts or abrasions on the coaxial cable outer jacket, corrosion on the ``BNC'' connectors and mating plug on the antenna and the ELT main unit, wear or abrasion on the modular cable outer jacket, corrosion on the jack and plug of the modular connecting cable, and corrosion on the battery compartment. This proposed AD would require repairing any discrepancy found during the inspections. Ameri-King Corporation Document IM-450, ``INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL,'' Revision A, dated October 18, 1995, specifies doing a functional test, a verification that the G-switch is working, and an activation check, but does not specify corrective actions for any findings. If there are any findings during the test, verification, or check, this proposed AD would require replacing the affected ELT with another serviceable FAA-approved ELT. Ameri-King Corporation Document IM-451, ``INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL,'' Revision NC-4.1h, dated July 5, 2014, specifies doing an operational test, G-switch and antenna checks, a digital message verification, a registration verification, and verification of ELT and global positioning system (GPS) interface, but does not specify corrective actions for any findings. If there are any findings during the test, checks, or verifications, this proposed AD would require replacing the affected ELT with another serviceable FAA-approved ELT. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 14,500 ELTs installed on various aircraft of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections, checks, tests, and 2 work-hours x $85 per $170 per inspection cycle.............. $2,465,000 per inspection cycle. verifications. hour = $170 per inspection cycle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspections, checks, tests, and verifications. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements. On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement...................... 4 work-hours x $85 per Between $600 and $1,500. Between $940 and $1,840. hour = $340. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Ameri-King Corporation: Docket No. FAA-2016-6673; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-092-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 18, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Ameri-King Corporation Model AK-450-( ) and AK-451-( ) series emergency locator transmitters (ELTs). This appliance is installed on, but not limited to, aircraft identified in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD. [[Page 35660]] Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD--Certain Aircraft That Might Have Affected ELTs Installed ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aircraft ELT model ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Airbus rotorcraft................... AK-451. American Champion Aircraft Corp. AK-450 and AK-451. airplanes. Aviat Aircraft Inc. airplanes....... AK-450. Beechcraft Corporation airplanes.... AK-451. Bell Helicopter Textron Canada AK-451. Limited rotorcraft. Bombardier Inc. airplanes........... AK-451. Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes... AK-451. Cirrus Design Corporation airplanes. AK-451. Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. AK-450 and AK-451. airplanes. Eclipse Aerospace Inc. airplanes.... AK-451. Embraer S.A. airplanes.............. AK-451. KitFox Aircraft LLC (formerly AK-450. SkyStar Aircraft Corporation and also Denney Aerocraft Company) airplanes. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation AK-450 and AK-451. airplanes. Mooney Aircraft Corporation AK-450. airplanes. Piper Aircraft Inc. airplanes....... AK-451. Robinson Helicopter Company AK-451. rotorcraft. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation AK-451. rotorcraft. SOCATA, S.A., Socata Groupe AK-450. Aerospatiale airplanes. Twin Commander Aircraft LLC AK-451. airplanes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 2562, Emergency Locator Beacon. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by multiple reports of ELT failure. This AD was also prompted by a report of noncompliance to quality standards and manufacturer processes related to Ameri-King Corporation ELTs. Failure to adhere to these standards and processes could result in ELTs that do not function. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct nonfunctioning ELTs, which could delay or impede the rescue of the flightcrew and passengers after an emergency landing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Actions and Corrective Actions Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do general visual inspections of the ELT for discrepancies; checks, tests, and verifications, as applicable, to ensure the ELT is functioning; and all applicable corrective actions; in accordance with section 3.4, ``Periodic Maintenance'' of Ameri-King Corporation Document IM-450, ``INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL,'' Revision A, dated October 18, 1995; or Ameri-King Corporation Document IM-451, ``INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL,'' Revision NC-4.1h, dated July 5, 2014; as applicable; except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions following 14 CFR 91.207(a), 14 CFR 91.207(f), and other applicable operating rules after accomplishing the inspections, checks, tests, and verifications. Repeat the inspections and applicable checks, tests, and verifications thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months until the terminating action specified in paragraph (j) of this AD is done. (h) Exceptions to Service Information (1) If, during any action required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any ELT fails the functional test specified in step 6., the verification specified in step 7., or the activation check specified in step 8., of section 3.4, ``Periodic Maintenance,'' of Ameri-King Corporation Document IM-450, ``INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL,'' Revision A, dated October 18, 1995, replace the affected Model AK- 450-( ) ELT with a serviceable FAA-approved ELT as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD (``Definition of Serviceable FAA-approved ELT''), following 14 CFR 91.207(a), 14 CFR 91.207(f), and other applicable operating rules. (2) If, during any action required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any ELT fails any of the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through (h)(2)(v) of this AD, replace the affected Model AK-451-( ) ELT with a serviceable FAA-approved ELT as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD (``Definition of Serviceable FAA-approved ELT''), following 14 CFR 91.207(a), 14 CFR 91.207(f), and other applicable operating rules. (i) The operational test specified in step 3.4.6 of section 3.4, ``Periodic Maintenance,'' of Ameri-King Corporation Document IM-451, ``INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL,'' Revision NC-4.1h, dated July 5, 2014. (ii) Any check specified in step 3.4.7 of section 3.4, ``Periodic Maintenance,'' of Ameri-King Corporation Document IM-451, ``INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL,'' Revision NC-4.1h, dated July 5, 2014. (iii) The digital message verification specified in step 3.4.8 of section 3.4, ``Periodic Maintenance,'' of Ameri-King Corporation Document IM-451, ``INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL,'' Revision NC- 4.1h, dated July 5, 2014. (iv) The registration verification specified in step 3.4.9 of section 3.4, ``Periodic Maintenance,'' of Ameri-King Corporation Document IM-451, ``INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL,'' Revision NC- 4.1h, dated July 5, 2014. (v) The verification of the ELT and global positioning system (GPS) interface specified in step 3.4.10 of section 3.4, ``Periodic Maintenance,'' of Ameri-King Corporation Document IM-451, ``INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL,'' Revision NC-4.1h, dated July 5, 2014. (3) If, during any action required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any of the discrepancies specified in paragraphs (h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(vi) of this AD are found, repair all discrepancies following 14 CFR 91.207(a), 14 CFR 91.207(f), and other applicable operating rules. (i) Any unsecured fastener or mechanical assembly. (ii) Any cuts or abrasions on the coaxial cable outer jacket. (iii) Any corrosion on the ``BNC'' connectors and mating plug on the antenna and the ELT main unit. (iv) Any wear or abrasion on the modular cable outer jacket. (v) Any corrosion on the jack and plug of the modular connecting cable. (vi) Any corrosion on the battery compartment. (4) If, during any action required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any non-functioning battery is found, replace non-functioning batteries with non-rechargeable batteries identified in paragraph (h)(4)(i) or (h)(4)(ii) of this AD, as applicable, following 14 CFR 91.207(a), 14 CFR 91.207(f), and other applicable operating rules. (i) For AK-450 ELTs: For the remote cockpit switch, use a 3-volt lithium battery. For the ELT main unit, use four D cell (1.5 volt) alkaline batteries. (ii) For AK-451 ELTs: For the remote cockpit switch, use a 3- volt lithium battery. For the ELT main unit, use either four D cell lithium (LiMnO2) batteries or four D cell lithium (LiSO 2 ) batteries. (i) Definition of Serviceable FAA-approved ELT For the purposes of this AD, a serviceable FAA-approved ELT is any FAA-approved [[Page 35661]] ELT other than a Model AK-450-( ) and AK-451-( ) series ELT produced by Ameri-King Corporation. (j) Optional Terminating Action Doing the applicable action specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD terminates the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. (1) For aircraft required by operating regulations to be equipped with an ELT: Replace the ELT with a serviceable FAA- approved ELT as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD (``Definition of Serviceable FAA-approved ELT''). (2) For aircraft not required by operating regulations to be equipped with an ELT: Replace the ELT with a serviceable FAA- approved ELT as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD (``Definition of Serviceable FAA-approved ELT''). The ELT may be removed as an alternative to the ELT replacement; if an ELT is re-installed, it must be a serviceable ELT as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD (``Definition of Serviceable FAA-approved ELT''). (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (l) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Gilbert Ceballos, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM- 130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137; phone: 562- 627-5372; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Ameri-King Corporation, 17881 Sampson Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92648; telephone: 714-842-8555; fax: 714-842-4235; Internet: http://ameri-king.com; email: [email protected]. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 20, 2016. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-12852 Filed 6-2-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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We are issuing this rulemaking under 2016. been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
the authority described in Subtitle VII, ACO, to make those findings. To be
(b) Affected ADs approved, the repair method, modification
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
None. deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
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section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability approval must specifically refer to this AD.
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safety in air commerce. This regulation 001, dated July 17, 2014. Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch,
is within the scope of that authority ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
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We determined that this proposed AD environmental control system (ECS) bracket Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
would not have federalism implications and the current return network (CRN) strap Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
under Executive Order 13132. This near passenger 1 left and 1 right entry doors 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
proposed AD would not have a was not bonded correctly during Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
manufacturing. We are issuing this AD to may view this referenced service information
substantial direct effect on the States, on prevent an incorrectly bonded jumper
the relationship between the national at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
between the ECS bracket and the CRN strap, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Government and the States, or on the which does not provide proper grounding to information on the availability of this
distribution of power and the door frames at door 1 left and 1 right. If material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
responsibilities among the various a fault occurs, an electrical shock hazard can
levels of government. exist to passengers and flight crew and could Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 20,
For the reasons discussed above, I result in personal or fatal injury. 2016.
certify this proposed regulation: Victor Wicklund,
(f) Compliance
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Comply with this AD within the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, compliance times specified, unless already
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under done. [FR Doc. 2016–12849 Filed 6–2–16; 8:45 am]
the DOT Regulatory Policies and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (g) Grounding Jumper Revision
1979), Within 12 months after the effective date
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in Alaska, and grounding jumpers connecting the ECS
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economic impact, positive or negative, measuring the bond resistance and doing all
applicable related investigative and 14 CFR Part 39
on a substantial number of small entities
corrective actions, in accordance with the
under the criteria of the Regulatory Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing [Docket No. FAA–2016–6673; Directorate
Flexibility Act. Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB530025–00, Identifier 2015–NM–092–AD]
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Issue 001, dated July 17, 2014. Do all
applicable related investigative and RIN 2120–AA64
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safety, Incorporation by reference, Airworthiness Directives; Ameri-King
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance Corporation Emergency Locator
Safety. (AMOCs) Transmitters
The Proposed Amendment (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Accordingly, under the authority Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the AGENCY: Federal Aviation
delegated to me by the Administrator, authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Administration (FAA), DOT.
requested using the procedures found in 14 ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
39 as follows: (NPRM).
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS appropriate. If sending information directly
DIRECTIVES to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
attention of the person identified in Ameri-King Corporation emergency
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■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding or lacking a principal inspector, the manager to quality standards and manufacturer
of the local flight standards district office/
the following new airworthiness processes related to Ameri-King
certificate holding district office.
directive (AD): (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Corporation ELTs. Failure to adhere to
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– level of safety may be used for any repair, these standards and processes could
2016–6672; Directorate Identifier 2016– modification, or alteration required by this result in ELTs that do not function. This
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Corporation Document IM–451, require repairing any discrepancy found an operational test, G-switch and
‘‘INSTALLATION AND OPERATION during the inspections. antenna checks, a digital message
MANUAL,’’ Revision NC–4.1h, dated Ameri-King Corporation Document verification, a registration verification,
July 5, 2014; specify accomplishing IM–450, ‘‘INSTALLATION & and verification of ELT and global
certain inspections of the ELT but do OPERATION MANUAL,’’ Revision A, positioning system (GPS) interface, but
not specify corrective actions for any dated October 18, 1995, specifies doing does not specify corrective actions for
finding of the following discrepancies: a functional test, a verification that the any findings. If there are any findings
Unsecured fastener or mechanical G-switch is working, and an activation during the test, checks, or verifications,
assembly, cuts or abrasions on the check, but does not specify corrective this proposed AD would require
coaxial cable outer jacket, corrosion on actions for any findings. If there are any replacing the affected ELT with another
the ‘‘BNC’’ connectors and mating plug findings during the test, verification, or serviceable FAA-approved ELT.
on the antenna and the ELT main unit, check, this proposed AD would require
Costs of Compliance
replacing the affected ELT with another
wear or abrasion on the modular cable
serviceable FAA-approved ELT. We estimate that this proposed AD
outer jacket, corrosion on the jack and affects 14,500 ELTs installed on various
Ameri-King Corporation Document
plug of the modular connecting cable, IM–451, ‘‘INSTALLATION AND aircraft of U.S. registry.
and corrosion on the battery OPERATION MANUAL,’’ Revision NC– We estimate the following costs to
compartment. This proposed AD would 4.1h, dated July 5, 2014, specifies doing comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspections, checks, tests, and 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 $170 per inspection cycle .. $2,465,000 per inspection cycle.
verifications. per inspection cycle.
We estimate the following costs to do proposed inspections, checks, tests, and determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacements that would verifications. We have no way of might need these replacements.
be required based on the results of the
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Replacement ........................ 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 Between $600 and $1,500 .............. Between $940 and $1,840.
Authority for This Rulemaking substantial direct effect on the States, on the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Title 49 of the United States Code the relationship between the national 39 as follows:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
responsibilities among the various DIRECTIVES
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Aviation Programs, describes in more continues to read as follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s certify this proposed regulation:
authority. (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
We are issuing this rulemaking under action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
§ 39.13 [Amended]
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, the following new airworthiness
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
1979), directive (AD):
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Ameri-King Corporation: Docket No. FAA–
air commerce by prescribing regulations in Alaska, and 2016–6673; Directorate Identifier 2015–
for practices, methods, and procedures (4) Will not have a significant NM–092–AD.
the Administrator finds necessary for economic impact, positive or negative, (a) Comments Due Date
safety in air commerce. This regulation on a substantial number of small entities We must receive comments by July 18,
is within the scope of that authority under the criteria of the Regulatory 2016.
because it addresses an unsafe condition Flexibility Act.
(b) Affected ADs
that is likely to exist or develop on
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 None.
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products identified in this rulemaking
action. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (c) Applicability
safety, Incorporation by reference, This AD applies to Ameri-King
Regulatory Findings Safety. Corporation Model AK–450–( ) and AK–451–
We determined that this proposed AD ( ) series emergency locator transmitters
would not have federalism implications The Proposed Amendment
(ELTs). This appliance is installed on, but not
under Executive Order 13132. This Accordingly, under the authority limited to, aircraft identified in table 1 to
proposed AD would not have a delegated to me by the Administrator, paragraph (c) of this AD.
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ELT other than a Model AK–450–( ) and AK– FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Industry and Spray Foam Coalition
451–( ) series ELT produced by Ameri-King requested a 90-day extension to the
Corporation. 16 CFR Part 460 comment period. ACC represents
(j) Optional Terminating Action manufacturers of various types of home
Labeling and Advertising of Home insulation products, including spray
Doing the applicable action specified in Insulation
paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD terminates
polyurethane foam (SPF) and rigid
the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission polyurethane foam board insulation.
of this AD. (‘‘FTC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’). The requesters explained that the
(1) For aircraft required by operating ACTION: Advance notice of proposed insulation industry and certain
regulations to be equipped with an ELT: rulemaking; extension of deadline for insulation products have changed
Replace the ELT with a serviceable FAA- submission of public comments. substantially since the Commission
approved ELT as specified in paragraph (i) of completed its last regulatory review in
this AD (‘‘Definition of Serviceable FAA- SUMMARY: The FTC is extending the 2005. In particular, new industry
approved ELT’’). deadline for filing public comments on research has become available on the
(2) For aircraft not required by operating its recent Advance Notice of Proposed short-term and long-term thermal
regulations to be equipped with an ELT: Rulemaking for the ‘‘Trade Regulation performance of SPF products. ACC also
Replace the ELT with a serviceable FAA- Rule Concerning the Labeling and noted that new research exists about the
approved ELT as specified in paragraph (i) of Advertising of Home Insulation’’ (the energy efficiency benefits of insulation
this AD (‘‘Definition of Serviceable FAA- ‘‘R-value Rule’’ or ‘‘Rule’’). products that combine air sealing with
approved ELT’’). The ELT may be removed
DATES: The comment period for the high thermal resistance properties.
as an alternative to the ELT replacement; if
an ELT is re-installed, it must be a advance notice of proposed rulemaking Accordingly, it asserted that additional
serviceable ELT as specified in paragraph (i) published April 6, 2016 (81 FR 19936), time is necessary for companies and
of this AD (‘‘Definition of Serviceable FAA- is extended. Comments must be industry trade organizations to present
approved ELT’’). received on or before September 6, this new information in a useful manner
2016. through comments.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance Given the complexity and range of
(AMOCs) ADDRESSES: Interested parties may file a
issues raised in the ANPR, the
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft comment online or on paper, by Commission agrees that allowing
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to following the instructions in the additional time for filing comments
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Request for Comment part of the would help facilitate the creation of a
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
more complete record. Moreover, this
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your below. Write ‘‘16 CFR part 460—R-value extension would not harm consumers
request to your principal inspector or local Rule Review, File No. R811001’’ on your because the current Rule will remain in
Flight Standards District Office, as comment, and file your comment online effect during the review process. The
appropriate. If sending information directly at https://ftcpublic.commentworks.com/
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Commission agrees that extending the
ftc/rvaluerule, by following the comment period to allow interested
attention of the person identified in instructions on the web-based form. If
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. parties adequate time to address issues
you prefer to file your comment on raised by the ANPR will facilitate a
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
paper, mail your comment to the more complete record. Therefore, the
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
following address: Federal Trade Commission has decided to extend the
of the local flight standards district office/ Commission, Office of the Secretary, comment period to September 6, 2016.
certificate holding district office. 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite
CC–5610 (Annex B), Washington, DC II. Request for Comment
(l) Related Information 20580, or deliver your comment to the You can file a comment online or on
(1) For more information about this AD, following address: Federal Trade paper. For the Commission to consider
contact Gilbert Ceballos, Aerospace Engineer, Commission, Office of the Secretary, your comment, we must receive it on or
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130L, Constitution Center, 400 7th St. SW., before September 6, 2016. Write ‘‘16
FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification 5th Floor, Suite 5610 (Annex B),
Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
CFR part 460—R-value Rule Review,
Washington, DC 20024. File No. R811001’’ on your comment.
Lakewood, California 90712–4137; phone:
562–627–5372; fax: 562–627–5210; email: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Your comment—including your name
gilbert.ceballos@faa.gov. Hampton Newsome, (202) 326–2889, and your state—will be placed on the
(2) For service information identified in Attorney, Division of Enforcement, public record of this proceeding,
this AD, contact Ameri-King Corporation, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal including, to the extent practicable, on
17881 Sampson Lane, Huntington Beach, CA Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania the public Commission Web site, at
92648; telephone: 714–842–8555; fax: 714– Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20580. http://www.ftc.gov/os/
842–4235; Internet: http://ameri-king.com; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: publiccomments.shtm. As a matter of
email: ameriking9@aol.com. You may view discretion, the Commission tries to
this referenced service information at the I. Comment Period Extension remove individuals’ home contact
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 On April 6, 2016 (81 FR 19936), as information from comments before
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
part of the Commission’s systematic placing them on the Commission Web
information on the availability of this
review of its rules and guides, the FTC site.
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material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
published an Advance Notice of Because your comment will be made
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 20, Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) in the public, you are solely responsible for
2016. Federal Register requesting public making sure that your comment does
Victor Wicklund, comments on the R-value Rule. The not include any sensitive personal
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane ANPR set June 6, 2016 as the deadline information, such as anyone’s Social
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. for filing comments. On May 12, 2016, Security number, date of birth, driver’s
[FR Doc. 2016–12852 Filed 6–2–16; 8:45 am] the American Chemistry Council’s license number or other state
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (ACC) Center for the Polyurethanes identification number or foreign country
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 18, 2016. | |
| Contact | Gilbert Ceballos, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5372; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 35657 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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